John Ogle
John Ogle
John Ogle began his career in broadcast journalism while still in high school. In nearly 50 years on the radio he has worked as a news anchor for the ABC, NBC, and Mutual networks and as News Director of radio stations in Richmond, Miami, Washington, and New York City. After ten years as News Director of WCXR, Alexandria, John returned to Richmond in 1993 and organized The Richmond Times Dispatch Broadcast News Service. In its 12 year history, the network’s programming was heard on 20 radio stations across Virginia. John retired from the Times Dispatch at the end of 2004 but is still heard daily as a freelance Correspondent on WCVE Public Radio and on the ABC Radio Network.

Stories from John Ogle...

Dinwiddie Crash Claims Life

A State Police investigation continues this morning into a deadly crash at dinner time on Tuesday on Route 40 in Dinwiddie County that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man.

Arrests Made in VSU Hazing Incident

Petersburg Police arrested four suspects over last weekend and charged them with hazing.

Man Found Shot Dead in West Petersburg

Dinwiddie County investigators continue this morning to piece together what happened to a West Petersburg man found dead a few feet from his home late Sunday night.

Index Finds Little Optimism Among Small Business Owners

A national NFIB survey that examines ten markers found little optimism among small businesses in March and predicts little growth over the next six months. 

Richmond Shakespeare and Henley Street Theatre Combine

The Henley Street Theatre and Richmond Shakespeare are joining forces, vowing to work together to be the “cornerstone of classical theatre” in Richmond.

Dinwiddie School Bus Driver Charged After Crash

A Dinwiddie County school bus was involved in a crash yesterday morning. Only minor injuries were reported.

Essex School Chief Seeks $2-Million for Budget

The Superintendent of Schools in Essex County has told the Board of Supervisors the school system will need more than $2-milliion

from the county to balance its budget.

Mecklenburg Drug "Take Back" Scheduled

Illegal street drugs are a problem in Mecklenburg County, and county officials say the out-of-date prescriptions in people's homes are a drug problem, too.

IRS Tips To Make Tax Time Less Taxing

Eleven days remain until the deadline to file our federal income tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service is offering tips and free stuff to help us get through it.

Church Minister Charged with Setting Fire at His House

A clergyman from Petersburg has been charged in connection with a fire at his house in Chesterfield and a hate crime investigation that was launched.